An account of Joseph Smith’s trials and the effects of the hardship on his family, his friends, his life, and his character. Click here to see the speech page.

An account of Joseph Smith&rsquo;s trials and the effects of the hardship on his family, his friends, his life, and his character. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/truman-g-madsen/joseph-smith-trials/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

Life is hard. We all face troubles, trials, and temptations, but learning how to turn to God in our time of need can make all the difference. In this podcast, you’ll hear the personal stories and sacred experiences of speakers who have journeyed through adversity and emerged with a closer relationship to Christ. Tune in to find the advice and perspective you need to overcome your trials.

Life is hard. We all face troubles, trials, and temptations, but learning how to turn to God in our time of need can make all the difference. In this podcast, you’ll hear the personal stories and sacred experiences of speakers who have journeyed through adversity and emerged with a closer relationship to Christ. Tune in to find the advice and perspective you need to overcome your trials.

Overcoming Adversity

Trials, tests, and temptations are abundant in this life, but overcoming adversity is in our destiny. Tune in every Friday to hear advice and personal experiences from BYU guests who journeyed through adversity and came out on top.

Overcoming Adversity: BYU Speeches

Joseph Smith Lecture 4: Joseph Smith and Trials | Truman G. Madsen | August 1978

The cross that we are each called to bear is unique and incomparable. The moment we choose to take it up is a defining moment in eternity. Click here to see the speech page.

The cross that we are each called to bear is unique and incomparable. The moment we choose to take it up is a defining moment in eternity. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/neal-a-maxwell/taking-cross/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

Taking up the Cross | Neal A. Maxwell | January 1976

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We can weather the storms of life by turning to the natural world and applying the spiritual lessons we learn from God's creations. Click here to see the speech page.

We can weather the storms of life by turning to the natural world and applying the spiritual lessons we learn from God's creations. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/loreen-allphin/six-spiritual-lessons-from-the-natural-world/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

Six Spiritual Lessons from the Natural World | Loreen Allphin | April 2023

How do you confront seemingly impossible tasks? Everyone faces challenges, but without struggle we aren‘t able to appreciate life‘s goodness. Click here to see the speech page.

How do you confront seemingly impossible tasks? Everyone faces challenges, but without struggle we aren&lsquo;t able to appreciate life&lsquo;s goodness. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/barbara-w-winder/enjoy-journey/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

Joseph Smith Lecture 4: Joseph Smith and Trials | Truman G. Madsen | August 1978

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